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Roanoke, VA vs West Memphis, AR

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Highlights
- Job Growth in West Memphis has been positive.
- West Memphis has 0.5% less unemployment than Roanoke.
- West Memphis job growth has increased by 6.2% in the past 10 years.
 Roanoke, VAWest Memphis, ARUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-4.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth0.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

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I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

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I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  More

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Reviews for West Memphis    3 Reviews

Over 20 years ago

Great homes for the money, good neighborhoods, good schools. Not much to do, though. No culture or entertainment, however it's only about 15 minutes from downtown  More

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Over 20 years ago

Great home prices for your money, nice neighborhoods, good schools. No culture or recreational activities,  More

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Over 20 years ago

This place is incredibly hot and humid in the summer...you can walk 5 feet outside and cover in sweat almost immediately! not very pleasant...and there are no rivers to  More

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